About PJ’s – SentryWorld

At PJ’s, we take great pride in what we do. And how we do it. Our culinary team works tirelessly to design unique, seasonal menus featuring delicious dishes handcrafted using locally sourced ingredients. We’re proud partners with the Stevens Point Farmers Market and Central Rivers Farmshed. Our food is authentic. And we never cut corners—we go the extra mile to bring you the best local flavors and an award-winning experience full of personality and warmth.

Vision, warmth, personality, and good taste

What’s in a name?

PJ’s – SentryWorld is named for P.J. Jacobs, the person responsible for relocating a small insurance company to Stevens Point in 1912. Born and raised in Stevens Point, Jacobs developed from a homegrown entrepreneur into a keen businessman with a vision for the future. When he was elected secretary of the Wisconsin Retail Hardware Association, he moved the growing Hardware Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance Company to his hometown. Over the course of his career, Jacobs’ leadership provided the foundation that makes Sentry Insurance what it is today.

“It’s such an honor for our family to have Sentry name their restaurant after my grandfather. My mother shared stories of his love of family gatherings. Because PJ’s restaurant will be focused on families, I think he would be very proud.” —Mary Joerns Nass, granddaughter of P.J. Jacobs

Attention to detail

During the construction of Sentry’s Strongs Avenue building in the 1920s, P.J. Jacobs made multiple trips to Indiana to hire the best stone carvers and select the stone that would be used in the door frames. Following Jacobs’ example of innovation and craftsmanship, we strive to employ talented chefs who carefully select ingredients to create a unique dining experience. Please, be our guest!

During the construction of Sentry’s Strongs Avenue building in the 1920s, P.J. Jacobs made multiple trips to Indiana to hire the best stone carvers and select the stone that would be used in the door frames. Following Jacobs’ example of innovation and craftsmanship, we strive to employ talented chefs who carefully select ingredients to create a unique dining experience. Please, be our guest!